Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne

Sector: Legal

Company Overview

My client based in Ashton-Under-Lyne are committed to doing what is right and making a positive difference. A company that is very proud of their firm’s history, the roots of which can be traced back over 175 years.

Introduction to the role:

The Court of Protection team are dedicated to protecting the finances of society’s most vulnerable. You will be providing first rate legal services to clients according to their specific needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the group and by regulatory bodies. You will also always act as an ambassador for the group, actively promoting its services.

key Accountabilities:

Provide first rate legal advice to clients.
Charge the rate defined by the Management Board / Head of Department for services.
To be an experienced Court of Protection practitioner with at least 3 years PQE and able to deal with a wide range of complex matters, particularly high value settlement matters and dealing with complex clients or legal matters.
To be experienced in or have a desire to become proficient in expert witness work for the purposes of drafting expert witness statements for litigation/claimant solicitors for professional deputyship costs.
Aspire to become a Director in the Trust Corporation Limited embracing the signing and best interests decision making responsibilities that come with such an exciting and fulfilling role (subject to meeting the policy requirements in that regard)
Set an example by ensuring personal targets are met regularly as well as supporting the team to do the same.
Ensure that the firm’s policies and procedures and those laid out by regulatory bodies such as the Law Society and CILEX are complied with fully at all times.
Actively promote the firm and all its service to attract new business particularly by branding of self/business on social media.
Nurture relationships with existing clients and referrers in order to maintain and develop work.
Contribute towards the effective management of risk by carrying out regular risk assessments on all matters, efficient file management and by providing excellent client care.
Actively participate in departmental meetings, suggesting improvements to our services where appropriate.
Work with the Head of Department in the development and delivery of departmental strategy.
Ensure that all work undertaken is appropriate to workload and level of knowledge and experience, systematically informing the Head of Department or a principal of any concerns and referring work which can be carried out more effectively or efficiently by another fee earner.
To supervise less experienced members of the firm and/or secretarial staff.
Endeavour to improve knowledge and skills where appropriate.
Keep accurate and up to date records of time, money, bills etc.
Avoid write offs as far as possible and to disclose them immediately if they are necessary.
Disclose any claims and complaints or potential complaints promptly.

Experience Required:

To be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (3+ years PQE)
Excellent people management skills
Excellent communication skills
Time management
Trustworthiness
Marketing and commercial awareness
Ability to build long lasting relationships with Clients.

Benefits include:

Salary is market rate and dependent upon experience.
25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
Holiday scheme and ability to purchase holidays.
Contributory (auto-enrolment) pension scheme
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
Non-contributory death in service scheme
Paycare Scheme
Plus many more

My client actively encourages those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.

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Contact Julie O’Leary

Email julie@ppassociates-rec.co.uk or call 07710099621

Court of Protection Lawyer